Families are being “devastated” by a “void” in care provided for people who develop dementia under the age of 65, according to a leading nurse. Fiona Chaabane has been appointed
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NHS staff will be offered 24-hour mental health support if they suffer a stressful incident at work, the Health and Social Care Secretary will say. Matt Hancock is to unveil
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More than 100 mental health staff have been hired across Scotland’s public sector since the start of the year. The additional mental health workers in A&Es, GP practices, police station
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More than 150 children have been have involved in care proceedings in the UK since 2013 over concerns they were in danger of being radicalised, a report has said. The
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A couple who have cared for their six-year-old grandson since he was born have won a family court fight after council social services bosses said he should be taken from
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Half of GP practice buildings are not considered to be fit for purpose, a survey has found. About 50% of doctors and practice managers do not think their surgeries are
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Child poverty risks hitting record levels in the next few years amid “stagnating” living standards for households, a new study suggests. The Resolution Foundation said the incomes of typical working-age
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The carers of a woman they are accused of murdering more than 19 years ago are to stand trial in April. Margaret Fleming (pictured) was reported missing in October 2016
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A new rapid test for sepsis which can give a result within three minutes has been developed by scientists. The test could save thousands of lives from the deadly condition
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A girl aged four brought up in an “utterly chaotic” environment by her parents had to be taught how to chew food when placed into foster care, a High Court
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